Precision Pistol
Traditional One-Handed Pistol Shooting
Bullseye shooting has been in effect since the 1940s and remains one
of the classic precision pistol programs. Shooters fire slow, timed,
and rapid-fire stages while developing disciplined fundamentals and
repeatable accuracy.
In order to shoot well, shooters must exercise excellent sight
alignment and trigger control at the same time. Because the pistol is
held in one hand at the end of an outstretched arm, even small
trigger-control errors can move a well-aimed shot away from the
target center.
Thursday
Thursday Evening Practice League
The Bullseye practice league at WAC meets every Thursday evening at
the public range. Shooters complete a 90-shot course of fire
consisting of 30 shots each of slow fire, timed fire, and rapid fire.
Sunday
Sunday 2700 Matches
On Sundays, except the first Sunday, a 2700 is fired. This consists
of three 900s, typically fired with a .22 pistol, a centerfire pistol,
and a .45 caliber pistol.
An alternate .22-only classification permits all three 900s to be
shot with the .22 pistol. In club matches, shooters keep track of
their own scores.
NRA Approved Precision Pistol Match
Usually on the fourth Sunday (please check the club calendar), the
2700 is an official NRA Approved Precision Pistol Match. Scores are
recorded and submitted to determine shooter classification.
Course of Fire
How a Bullseye Match Works
A Bullseye match consists of 90 shots: 30 shots of slow fire, 30 shots
of timed fire, and 30 shots of rapid fire. The total possible score
is 900.
Slow fire may be fired at either 50 yards or 25 yards, depending on
range and match rules. Timed and rapid fire are fired at 25 yards.
- Slow Fire
- 10 shots in 10 minutes
- Timed Fire
- Five-shot strings fired in 20 seconds
- Rapid Fire
- Five-shot strings fired in 10 seconds
- Scoring
- Targets are scored after 10 rounds
- Match Length
- A Bullseye 900 takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete
Nationals
National Pistol Championship
The National Pistol Championship is conducted at Camp Perry, Ohio, in
July, alongside the Smallbore and High Power Rifle Championships.
